Cooking your own food can be cheap. Yes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – cheap! If you plan accordingly, buy seasonally, buy in bulk, shop local, and take advantage of sales you can end up saving a substantial amount of money. There happens to be this widespread misconception that buying your own food is expensive, but in reality – it isn’t.
And even if it was – investing in healthy food, your health, and your well-being will end up saving you significant money in the long run. Not convinced? Try tracking what you spend in a month when you buy your own food compared to eating out and see for yourself.
Additionally, cooking your own food can be quick. Once you get the hang of it, you’d be surprised how fast you can actually put together some gourmet meals.
Okay, perhaps it won’t be as fast as a drive-though, convenient stop, or food truck. But it will be healthier, it will be your own creation, and it’s a lot quicker to sort out than you might think. With time, you will begin to surprise yourself with how time-efficient you can become with cooking. And, if you cook in bulk, you can refrigerate or freeze leftovers so you have healthy, convenient, and ready-to-go meals on hand – ergo, faster than a drive through!